CHECKLISTA FOR THE SECURITY INDUSTRY - Prevent

CHECKLISTA FORTHE SECURITY INDUSTRYMobile PatrollingUSE THE CHECKLIST LIKE THIS• Answer the questions with yes or no. If your “x” is in the box onthe right, continue on and fill in the three following columns. Theanswers serve as an action plan that can be part of yoursystematic work environment management.• Make a risk assessment of the faults that come to light.• Are there questions or sections that do not apply to yourorganization? Cross them out! Do you think that something ismissing? Add it!Adapt the Checklist to your situation!• Fill in the checklist together: manager, team leader and safetyrepresentative/union representative• Go through the checklist regularly, for example twice yearly.• Follow up to be sure your decisions are carried out!• Read the appropriate laws and directives at the Swedish WorkEnvironment Authority’s homepage: www.av.se.• Go through the other checklists at Prevent’s homepage:www.prevent.seRisk assessmentLow risk – will be provided against in the long runIncreased risk – must be attended toHigh risk – immediate action must be takenDate:Company:Participants:Note: Use the tab key to moveto the next field and the spacebar to mark the check boxes.Risk assessmentLow riskIncreasedriskHigh riskWhat needs to be done?Is outside help necessary?Who is responsiblefor getting it done?When shouldit be finished?1. a) Has the employer seen to itthat new security guards receivethe orientation they need?YesNob) Have new security guards beeninformed of risks in the workplace?YesNo2. Are there assignmentinstructions for how securityguards are to carry outassignments?YesNo1(6)

Note: Use the tab key to moveto the next field and the spacebar to mark the check boxes.Risk assessmentLow riskIncreasedriskHigh riskWhat needs to be done?Is outside help necessary?Who is responsiblefor getting it done?When shouldit be finished?14. Does the company have acurrent next-of-kin list?YesNo15. a) Are all affected securityguards always informed ofincidents of threats or violence?YesNob) Are such incidents followed up?YesNo16. a) Does management see to itthat there are written reports ofthreats, violence or other incidentsthat have a negative impact on thework environment?YesNob) Are such incidents followed up?YesNo17. Are there routines to supportsecurity guards subjected tothreats and violence in questionsthat concerna) work?YesNob) the legal procedures stemmingfrom the incident?YesNo18. Does the company/work teammeet regularly for information anddiscussion purposes?YesNo19. Are security guardsencouraged to report faults orother problems in the workenvironment?YesNo20. Is there a suitable lunchroomwith facilities for warming up foodand drinks?YesNo4(6)

Note: Use the tab key to moveto the next field and the spacebar to mark the check boxes.Risk assessmentLow riskIncreasedriskHigh riskWhat needs to be done?Is outside help necessary?Who is responsiblefor getting it done?When shouldit be finished?21. Do security guards haveoccasion to come in contact withunknown chemicals during theirmobile patrols?NoYes22. Are security guards informedabout safety instructions, risk ofcontagion, chemical risks,biological risks and risks of burnand frostbite when guarding, forexample, laboratories, industrialareas and hospitals?YesNo23. Are there assignments thatinclude safety risks that could beremedied by better lighting,camera surveillance, alarms, gatesor other measures?NoYes24. Is time scheduled for vehiclechecks?YesNo25. Is the driver’s compartmentfree from loose objects that couldinjure the driver in a collision orduring rapid braking?YesNo26. Do security guards have:a) specialised training for handlingcars while on duty?YesNob) knowledge of how night workand long shifts influencesjudgement in connection withdriving?YesNo27. Does the employer supplydependable flashlights with goodbeams?YesNo5(6)

Note: Use the tab key to moveto the next field and the spacebar to mark the check boxes.Risk assessmentLow riskIncreasedriskHigh riskWhat needs to be done?Is outside help necessary?Who is responsiblefor getting it done?When shouldit be finished?28. To be able to help inemergency situations, do ancillarystaff havea) sufficient local knowledge?YesNob) skills in handling violence?YesNoc) safety equipment?YesNod) knowledge of alarm routines?YesNo29. Are security guards’ walkwaysfree from obstructions that cancause accidents due to tripping?YesNo30. Is there:a) a toilet?YesNob) a shower?YesNoc) a changing room?YesNo31. Additional?© PreventManuscript: William Rosborg, BYA och Marie Silfverstolpe, Almega.6(6)